Citation

Mack RA, Stanton CE. J. Eat. Disord. 2022; 10(1).

Copyright

(Copyright © 2022, Holtzbrinck Springer Nature Publishing Group -BMC)

DOI

10.1186/s40337-022-00612-y

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

The treatment of eating disorders raises many ethical debates given the pervasiveness with which this illness impacts individuals, especially as the length of time with the illness increases. A recent case study supported the appropriateness of pursuing medical aid in dying for individuals with eating disorders who wish to end their fight with their disorder. This correspondence raises concerns related to this controversial proposal as the current authors dispute that the use of medical aid in dying for individuals with eating disorders is ethically judicious or appropriate. Additionally, this correspondence highlights additional treatment implications that should be considered when trying to provide individuals with eating disorders with the best evidence-based care possible, with the goal of promoting steps toward recovery. © 2022, The Author(s).

Language: en

Keywords

Suicide; Eating disorders; Anorexia nervosa; Medical aid in dying